China committed to strengthen relations with Ethiopia

Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Congress and Chairman of the National Assembly, confirmed that China is determined to continue its diplomatic relations and continue providing multifaceted development support to Ethiopia did.

After the state officially visited Ethiopia on Wednesday, the chair met with various senior officials of the Ethiopian government, including the President, the Prime Minister, the People's Assembly (HPR) and the Federal House of Representatives (HoF) bilateral officials. And common interests

In this regard, the president met with President Muratu Teshmo (PhD) on Thursday and discussed bilateral and regional issues. According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Meles Alem, the chairman confirmed that China prioritizes bilateral relations with Ethiopia and urged Ethiopia to continue to play an important role in the partnership between China and Africa.

"China wants Ethiopia to play a leading role in supporting the China - Africa Cooperation Forum (FOCAC), especially the strategic partnership with China," he said.

President Murat also expressed clear support for Ethiopia's development policy and empirical development from countries such as China and played an important role in the country's efforts to achieve the development agenda.

Prime Minister Abi Ahmed (Ph.D.) also hosted a conference to hold consultations on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual concern and to improve the existing comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries Focused.

The president also handed off a formal invitation from President Xi Jinping of China to the abbot, and the prime minister's office accepted the invitation.

Likewise, the Chinese government provided a $ 250 million loan to the Ethiopian development project.

The loan agreement was signed on Thursday, signed by Admasu Nebebe, Finance and Economic Cooperation Minister, and Tan Jian, Chinese Ambassador of Ethiopia

The loan will be diversified to alleviate the water shortage of the state capital of the Tigre region of Macquarie. The overall goal of this project is to improve local people's production and living standards by providing reliable, appropriate and clean water. The two countries also signed a humanitarian assistance agreement equivalent to 100 million yuan (approximately US $ 16 million).

Today, the amount of funds exceeds 4 billion dollars, and various Chinese companies are conducting about 624 investment projects. This created permanent temporary employment opportunities for over 100,000 Ethiopians.

The relationship between Ethiopia and the People's Republic of China started in 1970. Ethiopia has an embassy in Beijing and the People's Republic of China has an embassy in Addis Ababa.

Secretary of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia Secretary Zhu Wenqiang said that the support for the children of the Muday Charity Association is part of the Chinese government's commitment to strengthen the relationship with African friends. "China is still a developing country, but I am convinced that we are obliged to help Africa's friends as much as possible," he said. AllAfrica publishes about 600 reports per day from more than 140 news organizations and more than 500 other organizations and individuals and represents a variety of positions on various topics. We publish news and opinions from government strong opposition to government publications and speakers. Publishers listed in each report are responsible for their own content and AllAfrica does not have legal editorial rights or correction rights.

The People's Republic of China - Ethiopia Relationship was established in 1970. Ethiopia has an embassy in Beijing and the People's Republic of China has an embassy in Addis Ababa. As of 2009, China's direct investment in Ethiopia has reached 900 million dollars, bilateral trade has increased to 1.3 billion dollars. It is unclear when China and Ethiopia come into direct contact for the first time someday. Sinologist A. Herman believes that the raw rhinoceros from the "Agazi" or "Agazin" countries up to the court of the Chinese emperor from the 1st to 6th AD are coming from the horn of Africa, but other scholars I believe it is close to China. Malaysia, India, or Indonesia. Ethiopian expert Richard Pankhurst said in Tang Dynasty (618-907), "Chinese are at least familiar with some of the corners of Africa and are indirect if directly dealing with the coast of Somalia" I am convinced. trading. "